Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Trilogy Cancelled? The director answers

The release of Star Wars The Last Jedi in December 2017 caused a lot of ink, creating a monumental divide in the fan community of the intergalactic saga.

Its director, Rian Johnson, was the target of many critics before switching gears to take care of the At Knives Out franchise with Daniel Craig. However, the director revealed by Looper is not about to leave the intergalactic world.

The magazine spoke Empire While promoting Knives Out 2, the director confirmed that his trilogy is still burning.

I would be heartbroken to end Star Wars now.

“I stayed close to Kathleen Kennedy We often talk about this project”she said. “At this point it’s all just a matter of planning when it might happen. I’d be heartbroken if it ended now.”chanted Ryan Johnson.

“I’m even more proud of The Last Jedi 5 years later”he continues. “I don’t think it’s possible for any of us to approach Star Wars without thinking it’s a myth. The myth that we grew up with and that’s been instilled in us has influenced us.”Ryan Johnson emphasizes.

I’m even more proud of The Last Jedi 5 years later.

“The ultimate intention was not to dismantle it, but rather to return to the basics, to the fundamental power of the myth. Ultimately, I hope this film is a testament to the power that myth holds in Star Wars. our life”he assures us.

The director also returned to the controversial ending of episode 8. “The final images of the film for me are not a way to deconstruct the Luke myth, they help build it and show him accepting it.”he explains.

“We see him defying the notion of ‘erasing your past’ and taking what’s really important in his mythos and what will inspire him for generations to come.” So, for me, the process of “demolishing” the mythos is only then of interest. makes it possible to create something substantial that really matters”he concluded.

However, we will have to be patient because the Maryland native has a very busy schedule. He is currently busy with post-production and promotion for Glass Onion: Knives Out 2, which will be released on December 23rd on Netflix.

In this sequel, Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to solve a mystery involving a colorful gallery of suspects.

After that, Johnson will continue filming the 3rd installment, while also taking care of The Face of Poker, which he is the creator, screenwriter and producer. It is played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natasha Lyonne.

The latter will portray an investigator who must solve a case in each episode, much like his Knives Out franchise.